Benefit Fraud
Dishonest representations for obtaining benefit etc, Social Security Administration Act 1992 (section 111A) Tax Credit fraud, Tax Credits Act 2002
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Dishonest representations for obtaining benefit etc, Social Security Administration Act 1992 (section 111A) Tax Credit fraud, Tax Credits Act 2002
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Triable either way Maximum: 5 years’ custody Offence range: Community Order – 4 years’ custody User guide for this offence
Criminal damage (other than by fire) value not exceeding £5,000, Criminal Damage Act 1971, s.1 (1) Triable only summarily (except
Triable either way Maximum: 2 years’ custody Offence range: Fine – 18 months’ custody This is a specified offence for
Triable either way Maximum: 14 years’ custody Offence range: Community order – 9 years’ custody For offences committed on or
Triable only summarily Maximum: Unlimited fine and/or 6 months Offence range: Band B fine – 26 weeks’ custody User guide
Possession of a firearm or ammunition by person with previous convictions prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition Triable either
Fraud: Conspiracy to defraud, common law Triable on indictment only Maximum: 10 years’ custody Offence range: Low level community order